Leo Beenhakker, who in 2006-09 was the selector of the Polish national team, turned 82 in August last year. Unfortunately, not so long ago, bad news about his health came from the Netherlands. – Leo is experiencing difficult moments now. He does not leave the house – said Kieftjansenegmondgijp in the podcast. Football agent Rob Jansen. Despite the growing condition, the former coach is still interested in the ball. He even follows the actions of the Polish national team.
Beenhakker saw the Polish national team. He razed the Probier with the ground. “Not this level”
At least, that's what Jan de Zeuw, who was in the Beenhakker staff, says when he worked with the Polish national team. In an interview with the portal WP Sports Facts He revealed that he was still in touch with the former supervisor and confirmed the news about his health problems. – We talked on Sunday. Leo can't move through the knee. Already twenty years ago he complained about how old he was. Humor He adds him, his head works at high speed, but the body makes itself felt. Leo doesn't go to matches anymore. He even sold the car, he doesn't leave the house – he revealed.
Despite this, he watches the meetings of Poles carefully – also during the term Michał Probierz. These in the course of Euro 2024 and League of nations They brought many disappointments. Beenhakker even has some reflections in connection with them … – He is constantly surprised what happened to the representation, how you play. Unfortunately. Your coach … This is not the level. It is said: you have such a defense as a trainer. I agree with that – reported De Zeeuw.
The last time with the Polish national team Beenhakker met in 2022 during the match of the Netherlands – Poland in the League of Nations. He managed to meet Robert Lewandowski, who in 2009 allowed to debut in frame in a meeting with San Marino. He has the best opinion about our captain. – He always said: what he did with his career goes beyond all imagination. “Rob” was always open to the tips, he listened to Leo. He worked hard and achieved success. Leo asked me three years ago so that he could congratulate Lewandowski in person. They hugged like a family – Beenhakker's assistant recalled.